Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man Information pack and application form 2021 January 2021 Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man Her Majesty The Queen, Lord of Mann, is represented in the Isle of Man by the Lieutenant Governor. Applications are now invited for this position, which will become vacant in August 2021 upon the retirement of the present incumbent. The Isle of Man is a self-governing British Crown Dependency centrally located in the Irish Sea between England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales. The Island has its own government which delivers a full range of public services to its population of 85,000 residents. It is a leading international business centre and makes a positive contribution to the global economy. As Her Majesty The Queen’s personal representative and impartial adviser, the Lieutenant Governor is required to live in the Island and play a full and active part in Manx life, with particular emphasis on community and charitable affairs. The role involves working closely with the Isle of Man Government to promote the Island’s interests at public and social events, representing Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions and hosting Royal and VIP visits at the official residence, Government House. The Lieutenant Governor is also required to perform a range of executive functions and to exercise delegated authority to give Royal Assent to primary legislation brought forward by the Island’s parliament, Tynwald. The successful candidate will be diplomatic and tactful in the discharge of official duties, and act as a discreet and lucid communicator to the Isle of Man and United Kingdom Governments, paying close attention to local political and societal sensitivities and protocols. The role demands the ability to play a leading role in community life in the Island, and to be comfortable in doing so. Applicants must be a British citizen, an Irish citizen, a citizen of a Commonwealth country, or hold dual nationality, one of which falls in one of the previously stated categories, and must have a distinguished record of Crown, Public or other relevant service at the highest level. This is a Crown appointment made by Her Majesty The Queen, and has a five- year term of office. The package for the successful candidate includes an official residence and a salary of £108,208, currently tax free. This appointment will be made on merit by fair and open processes and with regard to the principle of equality of opportunity. If you believe you have the skills and experience to fulfil this demanding role, further information and an application pack is available at www.gov.im/co and from the Cabinet Office, Third Floor, Government Office, Bucks Road, Douglas, Isle of Man, IM1 3PG, telephone 01624 686397. The closing date for applications is 16 February 2021 at 5pm. Thank you for your interest in the position of Lieutenant Governor of the Isle of Man. This information pack includes: Job and Personal Specifications Competencies and Attributes Information for Candidates Application Form If you require further information please telephone 01624 686397. Completed application forms should be returned to: Ref: LG Executive Director External Relations Cabinet Office Government Office Douglas Isle of Man IM1 3PG Please mark the envelope ‘Staff in Confidence’. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 16 February 2021. Please note: It is intended that interviews will be conducted in the Isle of Man on Friday 26 March 2021. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted in order to confirm the arrangements. 1 | P a g e Job specification 1. To be the personal representative of and impartial adviser to Her Majesty The Queen, Lord of Mann; 2. To represent Her Majesty The Queen on ceremonial occasions; 3. To host Royal and VIP visits and occasions in conjunction with the Island’s Government; 4. To carry out certain executive functions such as the grant of Royal Assent, under delegated authority from HM The Queen, to a wide range of primary legislation, determining applications for nationality, and delegating the issuing of passports; 5. To play a full and active part in the social and charitable affairs of the Island and assist the Isle of Man Government to promote community activity; 6. To make recommendations for certain Crown appointments in consultation with the Island or Church authorities, as appropriate; 7. To make recommendations for official Honours and Awards in consultation with the Island’s informal Honours Committee; 8. To work with the Island’s Government to help promote the Isle of Man’s interests and profile on public and social occasions; 9. To offer advice and support to the Island authorities in dealing with civil emergencies. 10. To sit and determine, as may occasionally be required, references from the Advocates Disciplinary Tribunal, which deals with allegations of professional misconduct against members of the Island’s legal profession. In such cases, the Governor sits with and is advised as necessary by the Deemsters. Personal specification Applicants must: 1. Have a distinguished record of Crown, Public or other relevant service at the highest level; 2 | P a g e 2. Be a discreet and lucid communicator with and between the Island’s Government, authorities and UK Government; 3. Have the ability to play a leading role in community life in the Island and be comfortable in doing so; 4. Be willing to live full time in the Isle of Man at Government House. Many engagements take place at weekends. 5. Have any spouse or partner willing to live in the Isle of Man and to play his or her part; 6. Be proactive in modernising and fostering an open relationship between Government House and the Government, and between Government House and the public; 7. Be open-minded, diplomatic and tactful in the discharge of his or her duties and able to pay close attention to local political and societal sensitivities and protocols; 8. Have the ability to adapt rapidly to a new setting and react quickly to changing situations, while at the same time respecting local customs. Competencies and Attributes Interpersonal skills - Is adept at relating to a range of individuals and groups from all walks of life; - Has excellent interpersonal skills and social warmth; - Demonstrates good oral and written communication skills; - Is a team player; - Is open-minded and sensitive to different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. Social activity and awareness - Demonstrates an interest in community affairs and the recognition of individual worth; - Is accomplished in championing good causes and charities; - Is supportive and encouraging of others to do their best; - Is fair-minded and without pomp or arrogance. 3 | P a g e Dignity and leadership - Commands respect through authority and personal bearing; - Has great presence and dignity without arrogance; - Is calm and confident in any situation; - Is able to carry a high-profile representative role; - Is skilled in chairing and hosting ceremonial, formal and informal events. Diplomacy and adaptability - Is impartial; - Is observant; - Is tactful; - Is able to liaise appropriately and fairly between parties, recognising appropriate boundaries; - Can recognise and appreciate local political and societal realities; - Can work consultatively and cooperatively with external agencies. Judgement and organisation - Has a proven record of effective decision making; - Is capable of assimilating facts and figures readily; - Is capable of adopting a flexible approach to issues using sound judgement and balanced reasoning. Relevant experience - Has a distinguished record of Crown, Public or other relevant service at the highest level; - Has proven experience of working successfully with an overseas jurisdiction or agency. Candidates will be expected to provide examples that illustrate the competence or attribute, including the outcome of their involvement and the specific part they played in that result. 4 | P a g e Background information in respect of the Isle of Man Location Located in the middle of the Irish Sea at the centre of the British Isles, the Isle of Man has a total land area of 227 square miles. The resident population is approximately 85,000. Constitutional and political position The Isle of Man is an ancient kingdom that became subject to the British Crown in 1765 following a long history of possession and disputed claims to possession by Norse, Scottish and English Kings. It did not, however, become part of the United Kingdom. Constitutionally, the Island is a self-governing British Crown Dependency with its own parliament, Tynwald, which was founded more than 1,000 years ago and is the oldest continuous parliamentary assembly in the world. The High Court of Tynwald makes its own laws – which require Royal Assent before they can come into effect – and oversees all internal administration, fiscal and social policies. As a tri-cameral legislature, Tynwald is divided into two legislative branches which deal with primary legislation – the popularly elected House of Keys with 24 members, and the indirectly elected Legislative Council as a revising chamber. The next House of Keys General Election is scheduled to take place in September 2021. Party politics plays a minor role in the Manx system and the majority of election candidates stand as independents. The leader of the Government, the Chief Minister, is chosen by the House of Keys after each General Election. The Chief Minister, and the eight Ministers selected by him or her, make up the Council of Ministers, the central executive body or Manx ‘cabinet’, accountable to Tynwald. The annual outdoor sitting of Tynwald is held on 5 July at St John’s. This is a very important day in the Island and Lieutenant Governor presides over the ceremonial element of this Manx National Day, unless HM The Queen sends a member of the Royal Family to do so. The UK Government, on behalf of the Crown, is ultimately responsible for the Island’s defence and international relations.